Aaron RodgersorJ.J. McCarthy?

Week 10 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.

Our call

Start Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers outscores J.J. McCarthy in 57% of simulations.

J.J. McCarthy still comes out ahead in the other 43%, so Aaron Rodgers is the better bet, not a sure thing. Aaron Rodgers projects 1.6 half-PPR points ahead in Week 10. J.J. McCarthy has the better matchup against the Washington Commanders (18% more than average to QBs); Aaron Rodgers faces the Cincinnati Bengals (9% more than average to QBs). Aaron Rodgers still wins more often despite that.

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Aaron Rodgers
Floor
7.2
Median
13.8
Ceiling
23.4
Big game (25+):
8%
Dud (under 12):
39%
J.J. McCarthy
Floor
5.4
Median
12.1
Ceiling
22.6
Big game (25+):
6%
Dud (under 12):
50%

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

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StatAaron RodgersQB, PIT, Sun, Nov 15, 8:20 p.m. ETJ.J. McCarthyQB, NYG, Thu, Nov 12, 8:15 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection14.813.2
PPR projection14.913.2
Standard projection14.813.2
Rank this weekQB14QB18
Matchupat CINvs WAS
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game14.78.5
Last season per game14.212.5
Snap share, last game95%76%
Trade value——